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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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A passion for falconry: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

A passion for falconry: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

A White Bear Lake man has a passion for an activity -- falconry -- that dates back thousands of years. Falconry is the practice of capturing and training raptors to hunt. It's a way of life for Frank Taylor, the man we meet in this installment of our series Minnesota Sounds and Voices.
by Dan Olson

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Photos: A falconer in Minnesota

Photos: A falconer in Minnesota

Master falconer Frank Taylor, in his backyard with his red-tailed hawk Mim. Taylor and Mim and have been training and hunting together for the past eight years. Taylor is passionate about falconry, an activity that's been around for thousands of years.

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Why spring storms mess up the roads

Why spring storms mess up the roads

As plows remove snow and exposed a melted layer of snow beneath, the blowing cold air quickly freezes it. That's what has quickly created the icy conditions.
by Conrad Wilson

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Photos: April snowstorm slogs through Minn.

Photos: April snowstorm slogs through Minn.

A mix of rain, sleet and snow fell over much of Minnesota Wednesday night and Thursday, bringing difficult conditions for driving, and even walking, in many parts of the state.

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Photos: April snowstorm sloshes through Minnesota

Freezing rain and snow soaks Minnesota in a late winter storm. Downed trees and dangerous road conditions reported across the state. Here is a look at what people are saying and sharing on social media about the storm.
by Michael Olson

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How concerned are you about North Korean military threats?

Tension continues to escalate on the Korean peninsula. North Korea may test fire another missile in the next few days. North Korea is “skating very close to a dangerous line. … Their actions and their words have not helped defuse a combustible situation,” U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told reporters at the Pentagon. “Our country…
by Michael Olson

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